Season 3, episode 20
BASQ
باسك
BASQ is a dessert brand from founders Mohamed Hamama and Mariam Taha with a single item on its menu: San Sebastián (Basque burnt) cheesecake.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
3M EGP
for 10% · valuation 30M EGP
The deal
3M EGP
Noor Sweid, Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed FaroukEquity: 25%
In short: BASQ pitched in Season 3, episode 20. The founders asked for 3M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 30M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Noor Sweid, Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed Farouk: 3M EGP for 25%.
Overview
BASQ is a dessert brand from founders Mohamed Hamama and Mariam Taha with a single item on its menu: San Sebastián (Basque burnt) cheesecake. It sells the cake in three sizes, 12 cm, 20 cm and 24 cm. The business started in the founders' home kitchen and grew into a shop after restaurants began ordering in bulk. In Season 3 they asked the sharks for EGP 3 million for 10%. On the show it closed a deal with Nour Swid and Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed Farouk for EGP 3 million for 25%.
The pitch
Team and investors
After the show
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Frequently asked questions
What is BASQ?
BASQ is a dessert brand from founders Mohamed Hamama and Mariam Taha with a single item on its menu: San Sebastián (Basque burnt) cheesecake. It sells the cake in three sizes, 12 cm, 20 cm and 24 cm. The business started in the founders' home kitchen and grew into a shop after restaurants began ordering in bulk. In Season 3 they asked the sharks for EGP 3 million for 10%. On the show it closed a deal with Nour Swid and Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed Farouk for EGP 3 million for 25%.
Who founded BASQ?
BASQ was founded by Mariam Taha and Mohamed Hamama, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did BASQ appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 3, episode 20 (2024-2025).
How much did BASQ ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
3M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 30M EGP.
Did BASQ get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Noor Sweid, Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed Farouk: 3M EGP for 25%.
More questions (9)
Which shark invested in BASQ?
Noor Sweid, Abdallah Sallam and Mohamed Farouk.
What is BASQ's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued BASQ at 12M EGP, against 30M EGP in the founders' ask.
What is BASQ's website and social media?
Website: basqeg.com. On Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch BASQ's pitch?
The pitch from Season 3, episode 20 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=302xv8mAydM
How much equity did BASQ give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
25%, against the 10% offered in the pitch.
Did BASQ get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 3M EGP for 10% and closed at 3M EGP for 25%, so the valuation went from 30M EGP to 12M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was BASQ in?
Season 3, episode 20. Also in that episode: Amanleek and Breathe. Details →
Which sharks did BASQ pitch to?
The Season 3 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam, Ayman Abbas, Dina Ghabbour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Yasseen Mansour, Mona Ataya and Noor Sweid.
What sector is BASQ in?
Food. 41 other Food startups pitched on the show. Details →
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